You must live in the state for one year to become resident.
30 days
Alaska is the northernmost state that is part of the United States. It is located off of the Pacific coast of Canada. TO become a resident of the state a person must live there for one year.
There are many factors involved here; you will need to check with immigration authorities.
A person must live in the state of Georgia for approximately 30 days to become a resident. The person will need some type of bill in their name and a valid address.
Zane Grey was a long term resident but was born in Ohio.
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A year
As long as it takes to find a place to live and move in. Of course, after you move in, you would have to file a change of address with the postal service, have your drivers license changed, and all the other tasks that go along with changing residences.
One year
Permanent resident can apply for US citizen after live in US for 5 years (continuously and not leave the US in the period of 5 years).
If you are in La and plan on making it your home then you are considered a resident. It's that simple.